Earn, Save & Live Smart
Are you trying to create a unique, vintage look in your home? If so, then you are probably looking for authentic pieces you can add to your home’s decor that will make a real difference. Some people think that to make your home décor stand out you must spend hundreds on specialty pieces. The truth … Read more
When’s the last time you went to the movie theatre? Sticker shock? Matinee movies in West Palm Beach are $8…yes, that’s for the matinee! Don’t even ask me how much they are in the evening because I’ve never been. So, how does a frugal gal justify going to the theatre? Imagine bringing the entire family … Read more
Not to brag, but I’m showing off 6 fabulous items I bought at a garage sale recently. Grand total: $18! Appetizer Plates, new with tags from Anthropologie for a total of $5. I came home and looked them up online…brace yourself, they sell for $8 each! Turtle Tortilla Warmer – cute, really cute for only … Read more
In this economy, buying used can get you almost all of the functionality of a new item without the price tag. While we tend to like buying items brand new from the store, some items are worth buying used. Items You Should Buy Used Furniture Furniture is usually built to last, so … Read more
The definition of frugal according to Dictionary.com… fru·gal 1. economical in use or expenditure; prudently saving or sparing; not wasteful. Synonyms: thrifty, chary, provident, careful, prudent, penny-wise, scrimping; miserly, Scotch, penny-pinching. Antonyms: wasteful, extravagant, spendthrift, prodigal, profligate. 2. entailing little expense; requiring few resources; meager; scanty: a frugal meal. Synonyms: scant, slim, sparing, skimpy. Antonyms: … Read more
Let’s do a little word association game. When you think about garage sales, do you think about: A. Dusty, grungy junk B. Amazing treasures If you answered A, it’s time to learn the secrets of a garage sale guru so you can start finding those amazing treasures! Hello! Let me introduce myself. I’m Kristl (aka … Read more
With a mortgage, kids, cars and bills that just keep coming, you may wonder how you will ever make it until the end of the month without resorting to living on peanut butter and jelly until payday, let alone save money. Easy Ways to Save Money 1. Actually create a budget Maybe your never … Read more
Did you know that the average person has $2,000 of junk laying around? That means that you could be sitting on money that could help you pay bills, or just have some extra money. Now, even if some of your everyday items are broken, they are not worthless. You can easily earn some extra cash … Read more
Did your New Year’s resolution have anything to do with saving money? How’s it going? Were you part of the 25 percent who broke their resolution within the first week? Don’t give up! Experts claim it takes 21 days to start a new habit or break an old one, so give your resolution a chance. … Read more
Is a big chunk of your monthly budget going to healthcare and fitness expenses? You might be surprised to know there are ways to reduce your prescription costs, healthcare costs and even get fit for free! Which of these 9 ways will help you reduce health and fitness expenses? This time of the year the … Read more